The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

by Yuvi - January 26, 2021

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President.

He holds office until he attains the age of sixty five years or at the expiry of six- year term, whichever is earlier.

He is the guardian of the public purse.

His duties are to keep the accounts of the Union and the States and to ensure that nothing is spent out of the consolidated fund of India or of the States without the sanction of the Parliament or of the State Legislatures.

Because of the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor- General, Indian Constitution contains provisions to ensure the impartiality of office and to make it independent of the Executive.

He can be removed from his office only on ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity in a manner a judge of the Supreme Court is removed i.e., each House of the Parliament passing a resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting and by a majority of the house.

His salary and conditions of service cannot be changed to his disadvantage during his term of office except under a financial emergency.

His salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and is not subject to the vote of the Parliament.

He is paid a salary equivalent to that of a Judge of the Supreme Court.


Reference :-

Constitution of India

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